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NRA Gun Of The Week: Savage Arms Stance
Watch American Rifleman staff on the NRA Tech Range with a concealed-carry gun from Savage Arms that is chambered for 9 mm Luger and loaded with special features.
Rifleman Q&A: 'U.S.-Parts Count’ Explained
I was looking at a foreign semi-automatic rifle at a gun show recently and overheard some people nearby talking about a “U.S.-parts count.” What does this have to do with an imported rifle, and why is it a concern?
Review: Primary Arms GLx 2x Prism Scope
With an illuminated, etched ACSS reticle, multiple caliber calibrations, the ability to use existing ACOG-style aftermarket mounts and an economical price point, the Primary Arms GLx 2x is a capable prism scope option for a wide range of modern sporting rifles.
New For 2022: Anderson Manufacturing KIGER-9c
Chambered in 9 mm, using a proven striker-fired design and with the ability to accept most Glock 19 Gen3 parts and magazines, Anderson Manufacturing offers its first handgun with the KIGER-9c.
NRA Grants More Than $1 Million To Range Development Projects In 2022
More than $1 million has been distributed in 2022 through the National Rifle Association and NRA Foundation to fund range development and improvement projects for public and private shooting ranges.
The First Colts
In the 1830s, a struggling businessman by the name of Samuel Colt patented a revolutionary new handgun that used a revolving cylinder, and with that, the first Colt revolvers came to be made in Paterson Falls, N.J.
7 mm PRC: Hornady's New Precision Rifle Cartridge
Building off the success of its previous Precision Rifle Cartridge chamberings, Hornady now offers a new high-ballistic-coefficient loading with the 7 mm PRC.
Auto-Ordnance M1 Carbine: A WWII Classic Made Today
From M1 carbines to M1A1 paratrooper models, Auto-Ordnance maintains its lineup of factory-fresh repeaters with the same handling characteristics and timeless appeal as the originals carried on D-Day.
I Have This Old Gun: Type 22 Murata Rifle
Until the mid-19th century, Japan was a feudal society living in self-imposed isolation. Excepting a controlled, limited relationship with Portuguese traders, contact with the West was considered anathema by the Japanese rulers.
Preview: Emerson CQC-15
The CQC-15 folder from Emerson Knives is excellent at slicing and piercing and represents a distillation of the company’s signature features.
Christensen Arms Receives Utah 100 Award
Christensen Arms, manufacturer of state-of-the-art precision firearms and carbon-fiber barrels, placed 26th on MountainWest Capital Network’s (MWCN) Utah’s 100 fastest-growing companies list.
Tips For Senior Shooters
For shooters, getting older doesn’t mean having to get out of the game. There are tools and techniques for seniors that can help make their time behind the trigger truly golden.
Preview: Samson Black A-TM And B-TM Folding Stocks
Duplicating the design used on factory folding-stock Ruger Mini-14 and AC-556 rifles, Samson Mfg. collaborated with Ruger a few years ago to introduce its A-TM folder—so named as a tribute to the popular ’80s television show “The A Team.”
The Armed Citizen® Oct. 24, 2022
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
New For 2022: Savage Arms Impulse Mountain Hunter
Savage Arms expands its well-regarded Impulse line of straight-pull, bolt-action rifles with the introduction of the new Impulse Mountain Hunter.
Preview: Nukem Grab & Go Hunting Blind
Far more easily totable than larger, enclosed ground blinds, the Grab & Go Hunting Blind from Nukem Hunting weighs less than 4 lbs. and measures only 32" long when stowed, but extends to up to 7 feet wide once deployed—providing hunters with a convenient way to always bring their concealment with them.
On The Front Lines With The BAR & M1 Garand: One Veteran's Account
Through 13 months of combat in Korea—including the defense of the Pusan Perimeter—this Browning Automatic Rifleman learned a thing or two about the BAR and the M1 Garand.
Mossberg Recalls International SA-410 Shotguns
Mossberg has recently discovered a potential safety issue with certain Mossberg International Model SA-410 shotguns that may lead to personal injury and/or damage to the shotgun.
The Armed Citizen® Oct. 14, 2022
Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.
Rifleman Q&A: A Convertible Semi-Automatic H&R Pistol?
"I recently acquired an unusual, compact semi-automatic pistol. I don’t know much about it" Read on: